Italy's prosecutors are now focusing on one suspect in a high-profile probe into the infamous "sniper tourism" scandal, which took place during the devastating Bosnian War. The man, who is 80 years old and resides near the Italian town of Pordenone, has been formally accused of multiple counts of premeditated murder.
Sources close to the investigation claim that this elderly suspect faces severe charges in connection with his alleged involvement in the scheme, which saw foreigners, including Italians, pay large sums of money - up to €100,000 - to engage in violent activities targeting civilians during the 1992-1995 conflict. The term "sniper safaris" was coined due to the disturbing comparison between this heinous crime and expeditions to hunt wild animals.
Prosecutors have launched a thorough inquiry into these alleged crimes, with Milan's prosecutors initially opening an investigation following local journalist Ezio Gavazzeni's complaint. According to sources, the elderly suspect is expected to be questioned by authorities on February 9 as part of this probe.
While the extent of his involvement remains unclear, it is believed that he may have played a role in logistics and transport related to clients rather than directly carrying out killings.
This case highlights the atrocities committed during the Bosnian War, where an estimated 11,000 civilians lost their lives to shelling and sniper fire from Bosnian Serb positions surrounding Sarajevo city. The fact that some individuals were willing to pay such large sums of money to engage in violent activities against innocent people underscores the depth of human depravity.
The alleged involvement of Serbian intelligence services has been suggested, with Serbia denying any knowledge of the tourist trips. This case serves as a grim reminder of the complex web of deceit and exploitation that occurred during this tragic period in history.
Sources close to the investigation claim that this elderly suspect faces severe charges in connection with his alleged involvement in the scheme, which saw foreigners, including Italians, pay large sums of money - up to €100,000 - to engage in violent activities targeting civilians during the 1992-1995 conflict. The term "sniper safaris" was coined due to the disturbing comparison between this heinous crime and expeditions to hunt wild animals.
Prosecutors have launched a thorough inquiry into these alleged crimes, with Milan's prosecutors initially opening an investigation following local journalist Ezio Gavazzeni's complaint. According to sources, the elderly suspect is expected to be questioned by authorities on February 9 as part of this probe.
While the extent of his involvement remains unclear, it is believed that he may have played a role in logistics and transport related to clients rather than directly carrying out killings.
This case highlights the atrocities committed during the Bosnian War, where an estimated 11,000 civilians lost their lives to shelling and sniper fire from Bosnian Serb positions surrounding Sarajevo city. The fact that some individuals were willing to pay such large sums of money to engage in violent activities against innocent people underscores the depth of human depravity.
The alleged involvement of Serbian intelligence services has been suggested, with Serbia denying any knowledge of the tourist trips. This case serves as a grim reminder of the complex web of deceit and exploitation that occurred during this tragic period in history.
. I mean, can you even imagine paying €100,000 to have your picture taken with a sniper's rifle while some innocent civilians get whacked in the background? It's just...disturbing. 
. It's heartbreaking to think about 11,000 civilians losing their lives over something that was basically a twisted game for some wealthy tourists. The fact that Serbian intelligence services might have been involved just makes it all even more complicated.
. Fingers crossed the justice system does its thing and brings some closure to these victims' families 
... it's like they think violence is some kinda entertainment or something 
... I hope the authorities are thorough in their investigation so justice can finally be served 
... 80 yrs old, still facing charges? that's a whole lotta life left behind, not to mention the trauma he must've caused families and loved ones 
... the fact that it happened during the Bosnian War just makes it even more senseless 
...
, and what's even worse is the damage it did to innocent lives
. The whole 'sniper safaris' thing is just horrific - can you imagine paying someone to kill your fellow human beings? It's like they're selling a twisted tour package 
.
- like, come on, guys, you can't hide behind denials forever.
. We need justice, not just some half-hearted investigation that's going to let an 80-year-old get off scot-free 
The fact that they had to resort to "sniper safaris" is just mind-blowing. It's like, what kind of monster would do that?
it's like we've lost all sense of humanity or something 
the fact that he might have only been in logistics but still played a role... ugh my head is spinning 
. It's a reminder that we can't turn a blind eye to these heinous crimes and that the law must hold everyone accountable. The fact that some people were willing to pay large sums of money for this is just mind-boggling 
need to know more about the alleged logistics role in this whole thing, seems like he might've been part of a larger conspiracy 
this is just so disturbing its like these people were treated like commodities or something & now we're still dealing with the fallout 20+ yrs later its crazy how human depravity can lead to such senseless violence & exploitation 
it's not just about da money, it's bout people losin their lives 2 senseless violence... i feel 4 da victims & there fams 
this case is a grim reminder of how far human depravity can go 
seriously though, 11,000 ppl lost their lives during the Bosnian War and now we're finding out about these ppl who are like "hey, wanna shoot some civilians for cash?"? it's crazy how humans can be so messed up 
And the fact that some people were so gullible and willing to pay such large sums just blows me away... it's like we're still living in a world where human depravity can thrive